tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publicationsPublications on GOV.UKHM Government2018-02-16T00:15:29+00:00tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3338172016-10-18T10:00:00+01:002018-02-16T00:15:29+00:00Consultation outcome: Groceries Code Adjudicator: extending its remitWe're seeking your views on whether to extend the remit of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) to cover smaller suppliers.<p><em>Updated:</em> Summary of responses added.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/groceries-code-adjudicator">Groceries Code Adjudicator (<abbr title="Groceries Code Adjudicator">GCA</abbr>)</a> enforces the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/groceries-supply-code-of-practice">Groceries Code</a>. It applies to the 10 largest UK supermarkets and their direct suppliers.</p>
<p>We’re seeking your views on whether to extend the remit of the <abbr title="Groceries Code Adjudicator">GCA</abbr> to cover other suppliers and give similar levels of protection.</p>
<p>See the related review: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/groceries-code-adjudicator-statutory-review">‘Groceries Code Adjudicator: statutory review’</a>.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3642422017-09-02T00:15:01+01:002018-02-16T00:15:29+00:00Consultation outcome: Future of lane rental schemes for roadworksSeeks views on whether to keep existing roadwork lane rental schemes and allow other authorities to adopt their own schemes. <p><em>Updated:</em> Government response and impact assessment to the consultation on the future of lane rental schemes published.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>Consultation seeking views on the future of lane rental schemes.</p>
<p>Lane rental involves charging organisations carrying out road works for the time their works occupy certain parts of the highway. The schemes are focused on the busiest streets at the busiest times.</p>
<p>The consultation asks if:</p>
<ul>
<li>the 2 pioneer lane rental schemes, in operation in London and Kent, should continue</li>
<li>other local authorities to be allowed introduce lane rental schemes</li>
</ul>
<p>In order to allow sufficient time to agree and implement a longer term solution we are <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/lane-rental-schemes-for-roadworks-removal-of-sunset-clause">consulting on removing the ‘sunset clause’ which will allow lane rental schemes to continue beyond March 2019</a>.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3444682017-01-30T09:32:04+00:002018-02-15T09:00:31+00:00Consultation outcome: Fixed recoverable costs for clinical negligence claimsSeeks views on proposal for a mandatory system of fixed recoverable costs for lower value clinical negligence claims in England and Wales. <p><em>Updated:</em> The consultation response and cost analysis report have been added to the page.</p><div class="govspeak">
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<h3 id="updated-25-july-2017">Updated 25 July 2017</h3>
<p>Following the formation of a new government on 9 June 2017, decisions on the development of this policy have not yet been finalised. We will publish the results in due course.</p>
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<p>The proposed fixed recoverable costs scheme aims to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of clinical negligence claims by supporting:</p>
<ul>
<li>quicker and more cost effective resolution for all parties</li>
<li>greater opportunities for early learning of lessons from harmful incidents to inform safer clinical practice</li>
<li>access to justice for those claimants bringing clinical negligence claims of a low monetary value, but complex nature</li>
<li>patients’ access to justice by streamlining the system and incentivising earlier resolution of such claims</li>
</ul>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3715312017-11-16T17:07:02+00:002018-02-13T16:16:15+00:00Consultation outcome: Eligibility for free school meals and the early years pupil premium under Universal CreditWe are inviting views on our proposals for free school meals eligibility and early years pupil premium eligibility under Universal Credit.<p><em>Updated:</em> Government response updated to correct 'List of organisations that responded to the consultations'.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>This consultation document explains:</p>
<ul>
<li>the general principles applied in considering changes to the criteria for free school meals and the early years pupil premium under Universal Credit - our intention is that these entitlements reach the most disadvantaged households, in a way that is consistent, fair and simple</li>
<li>the measures we plan to take to protect those families who would otherwise lose entitlement to free school meals as a result of this criteria change</li>
<li>our plans for communicating these changes to parents, providers and local authorities</li>
</ul>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3752662018-01-09T09:30:24+00:002018-02-12T15:21:43+00:00Consultation outcome: Proposed revision of the content and layout of the Official Statistic on 'MOD health and safety statistics: annual summary and trends over time 2011/12 to 2016/17'We are now seeking external users’ views on a change to the content of the 'MOD health and safety statistics: annual summary and trends over time 2011/12 to 2016/17' Official Statistic. <p><em>Updated:</em> Added the Consultation outcome response document on the proposed revision of the 'MOD Health and Safety Statistics' February 2018. </p><div class="govspeak"><p>Defence Statistics are proposing a change to the content of the Official Statistic ‘’MOD health and safety statistics: annual summary and trends over time’. The current Official Statistic is large in size (60 page report) and repetitive. By adapting the official statistic we aim to focus on the key messages within the main body of the report meeting the majority of user needs and provide more detail in the background tables for people who require them.</p>
<p>The change in the content of the Official Statistic with also enable easier comparisons with the UK population and other industries for example the numbers produced within the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publication.</p>
<h2 id="ways-to-respond">Ways to respond</h2>
<p>If you have any comments on the proposed changes please send:</p>
<p>By email to: <a href="mailto:defstrat-stat-health-pq-foi@mod.uk">defstrat-stat-health-pq-foi@mod.uk</a></p>
<p>By post to:</p>
<div class="address"><div class="adr org fn"><p>
Defence Statistics (Health)
<br>Ministry of Defence
<br>Oak 0 West, #6028
<br>Abbey Wood North
<br>Bristol
<br>BS34 8JH
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</p></div></div>
<p>When sending your comments please include contact details (your name and either e mail address, postal address or telephone number) so that we can follow up if clarification is needed.</p>
<p>If there are any issues experienced when using the above email address please forward any comments to: <a href="mailto:defstrat-stat-wds-pubs@mod.uk">defstrat-stat-wds-pubs@mod.uk</a></p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/2825122015-01-02T09:00:00+00:002018-02-12T14:16:41+00:00Consultation outcome: A38 Derby Junctions ImprovementsThe purpose of this consultation is to show how the scheme has developed since the previous consultations. To present the current scheme options and seek comments and feedback on the proposals to help shape the ongoing development of the designs.
<p><em>Updated:</em> Replacement file for 'A38 Derby Junctions: Scheme Assessment Report – Non Technical Summary' due to pagination error.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The public consultation on the A38 Derby Junctions Improvement scheme will run from February 2 to March 13, 2015.</p>
<p>A public consultation event will be held at:</p>
<div class="address"><div class="adr org fn"><p>
University of Derby Enterprise Centre
<br>Bridge Street,
<br>Derby,
<br>DE1 3LD
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</p></div></div>
<p>on
Friday 6th February 12:00 - 20:00
Saturday 7th February 10:00 – 16:00</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3219072016-03-03T14:30:00+00:002018-02-09T16:56:17+00:00Consultation outcome: The Renewable Heat Incentive: A reformed and refocused schemeThis consultation outlines and seeks views on the government’s proposed reforms to the existing Domestic and Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive schemes.<p><em>Updated:</em> Updated impact assessment added, and links to Regulations published.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The Renewable Heat Incentive (<abbr title="Renewable Heat Incentive">RHI</abbr>) was introduced to support households, businesses, public bodies and charities in transitioning from conventional forms of heating to renewable alternatives. In November 2015, the government renewed its commitment to the transition to a low carbon economy by confirming a continued budget for the <abbr title="Renewable Heat Incentive">RHI</abbr>. Alongside this, the government also wishes to reform the scheme to ensure it meets its objectives in a manner which: is affordable; offers value for money; promotes deployment of those technologies which are likely to be strategically important in the long-term; contributes to the development of sustainable markets; promotes widespread access, and; incorporates robust scheme design. The consultation sets out and seeks views on the government’s package of proposals to achieve these aims.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3248902016-04-07T10:00:00+01:002018-02-09T14:07:29+00:00Consultation outcome: Changing how healthcare education is fundedSeeks views on how reforms to the education funding for nursing, midwifery and allied health professionals can be implemented.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added new equality analysis of changes to postgraduate and dental student funding.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The government has proposed that from 1 August 2017, all new nursing, midwifery and allied health professional students on pre-registration undergraduate and post-graduate courses will receive their tuition funding and financial support through the standard student support system, rather than NHS bursaries and tuition funded by Health Education England.</p>
<p>This consultation seeks views on how these reforms can be successfully implemented.</p>
<p>Further guidance about the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-bursary-reform">NHS bursary reforms</a> is available.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3720582017-12-04T17:13:59+00:002018-02-07T17:29:36+00:00Consultation outcome: Free early years entitlement for 2 year olds under Universal CreditWe are inviting views on our proposals for the free early years entitlement for 2 year olds under Universal Credit. <p><em>Updated:</em> Added government response. </p><div class="govspeak"><p>This consultation document explains:</p>
<ul>
<li>the general principles applied in considering changes to the eligibility criteria for the free early education entitlement for 2 year olds under Universal Credit – our intention is that these entitlements reach less-advantaged households in a way that is consistent, fair and simple</li>
<li>our plans for communicating these changes to parents, early years providers and local authorities, and how we will support their implementation</li>
</ul>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3742032017-12-19T15:48:42+00:002018-02-07T17:03:04+00:00Consultation outcome: Provisional local government finance settlement 2018 to 2019: consultationConsultation on the financial settlement for 2018 to 2019.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added summary of responses to the consultation.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>This consultation seeks views on proposals for the local government finance settlement for 2018 to 2019 and for the approach to future local government finance settlements.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3696272017-10-20T10:32:45+01:002018-02-07T13:53:22+00:00Consultation outcome: Regulation fees paid by claims management companies 2018 to 2019Sets out the levels at which claims management regulation fees paid by claims management companies (CMCs) will be set for 2018 to 2019.<p><em>Updated:</em> Publish outcome of consultation - Proposed regulation fee levels for 2018-19</p><div class="govspeak"><h2 id="background">Background</h2>
<p>This paper sets out the levels at which claims management regulation fees (the fees collectable for applications for authorisation and the costs incurred by the Regulator through direct regulation of authorised <abbr title="Claims Management Companies">CMCs</abbr>) will be set for the 2018-2019 regulatory year and proposes the methods of calculation by which they will be collected.</p>
<p>This consultation is aimed at persons authorised to provide claims management services in England and Wales under the Compensation Act 2006 and those <abbr title="Claims Management Companies">CMCs</abbr> and individuals contemplating making an application for authorisation.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3348342016-07-18T09:00:00+01:002018-02-06T19:02:03+00:00Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at The Downs: outcomeFind out about plans to change public access to open access land at The Downs in Wiltshire.<p><em>Updated:</em> Link to consultation outcome added.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3568732017-04-21T16:27:05+01:002018-02-06T12:01:01+00:00Consultation outcome: National fostering stocktake: call for evidenceWe're seeking views on the current state of foster care in England and how to improve the prospects of children in care.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added the call for evidence looked-after children in foster care analysis and the independent review: 'Foster care in England'.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>Sir Martin Narey and Mark Owers have been appointed by the Secretary of State for Education to conduct a National fostering stocktake. As a first step, they are seeking views on the current state of foster care in England and how the prospects of children in care might be improved through changes to fostering.</p>
<p>We’d like to hear from the following about how to make fostering more effective in meeting the needs of children:</p>
<ul>
<li>practitioners</li>
<li>academics</li>
<li>foster carers</li>
<li>children in care</li>
<li>children and adults who have left care</li>
</ul>
<p>We’re looking at:</p>
<ul>
<li>the types of fostering currently offered by providers</li>
<li>the status, role and function of foster carers in relation to other professionals</li>
<li>how we commission, regulate and inspect fostering settings</li>
<li>what works best in fostering settings to improve outcomes for children and young people</li>
<li>how we can improve the experiences of young people entering foster care, transitioning between placements, and leaving foster care</li>
</ul>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3631602017-07-24T10:15:36+01:002018-02-06T11:18:32+00:00Consultation outcome: Intimidation in Public Life: CSPL Call for EvidenceThe Committee on Standards in Public Life is seeking evidence to inform its review of intimidation experienced by Parliamentary candidates, including those who stood at the 2017 General Election. <p><em>Updated:</em> Closed consultation - link to final report. </p><div class="govspeak"><h2 id="terms-of-reference">Terms of Reference</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-committee-on-standards-in-public-life">Committee on Standards in Public Life</a> is undertaking a review of intimidation experienced by Parliamentary candidates, including those who stood at the 2017 General Election. We will also consider the broader implications for other candidates for public office and other public office holders.</p>
<p>This review will:</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Examine the nature of the problem and consider whether measures already in place to address such behaviour are satisfactory to protect the integrity of public service; and whether such measures are (a) effective, especially given the rise of social media, and (b) enforceable;</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Produce a report for the Prime Minister, including recommendations for action focused on what could be done in the short- and long-term and identifying examples of good practice.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>The review will recognise the important role of legitimate scrutiny of those standing for public office by the public and the press.</p>
<p>We welcome contributions from anyone interested in this issue. The call for evidence will be open until 5pm on Friday 8 September.</p>
<h2 id="review-questions">Review Questions</h2>
<p>The Committee invites evidence and comments on the following themes:</p>
<ol>
<li>What is the nature and degree of intimidation experienced by Parliamentary candidates, in particular at the 2017 General Election?</li>
<li>Does the issue of the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates reflect a wider change in the relationship and discourse between public office holders and the public?</li>
<li>Has the media or social media significantly changed the nature, scale, or effect of intimidation of Parliamentary candidates? If so, what measures would you suggest to help address these issues?</li>
<li>Is existing legislation sufficient to address intimidation of Parliamentary candidates?</li>
<li>What role should political parties play in preventing the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates and encouraging constructive debate?</li>
<li>What other measures might be effective in addressing the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates, and candidates for public offices more broadly?</li>
<li>Could the experience of intimidation by Parliamentary candidates discourage people from standing for elected or appointed public offices?</li>
<li>Has the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates led to a change in the way in which public office holders interact with the public in correspondence, on social media, or at in-person events?</li>
</ol>
<p>Further information and submission guidelines are available in the document above.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3668102017-09-14T09:30:21+01:002018-02-06T09:30:13+00:00Consultation outcome: Extra-statutory concessions (ESCs) - technical consultation on draft legislationTechnical consultation on draft legislation to preserve the effect of 4 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ESCs.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added details of final outcome and summary of responses.</p><div class="govspeak"><p><abbr title="HM Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> is reviewing its <abbr title="Extra-statutory concessions">ESCs</abbr> and this is the eighth consultation on draft legislation designed to enact certain <abbr title="Extra-statutory concessions">ESCs</abbr>.</p>
<p><abbr title="HM Revenue and Customs">HMRC</abbr> would like to hear from those who have comments on whether the draft legislation maintains the purpose and effect of the following <abbr title="Extra-statutory concessions">ESCs</abbr>:</p>
<ul>
<li>A37 – Directors’ fees</li>
<li>EIM3002 – Professional remuneration</li>
<li>EIM01120 – Financial loss allowance</li>
<li>EIM61030 – Payments from medical committees to members.</li>
</ul>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3708272017-11-10T09:30:34+00:002018-02-05T13:25:31+00:00Consultation outcome: Low Carbon Contracts Company and Electricity Settlements Company Operational Costs 2018-2019 to 2020-2021We're seeking views on the proposed 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 operational cost budgets and resulting levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company<p><em>Updated:</em> Consultation response. </p><div class="govspeak"><p>We’re seeking views on the proposed 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 operational cost budgets and resulting levies for the Low Carbon Contracts Company (<abbr title="Low Carbon Contracts Company">LCCC</abbr>) and the Electricity Settlements Company (<abbr title="Electricity Settlements Company">ESC</abbr>). We would also like your views on a proposal to amend legislation so that the levies can be set more than one financial year in advance.</p>
<p>The Low Carbon Contracts Company enters into and manages Contracts for Difference (CfD) with low carbon electricity generators. The Electricity Settlements Company is responsible for financial transactions relating to the Capacity Market, including making capacity payments to capacity providers, controlling collateral and managing auction bid bonds.</p>
<p>The operational costs of the companies are recovered through levies on electricity suppliers, as set out in legislation. Subject to the outcome of the consultation, the regulations will be amended, and the operational cost levies for 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 will be reflected in secondary legislation, which is intended to be laid in Parliament in early 2018, to come into force (subject to the will of Parliament) before 1 April 2018.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3700172017-10-26T12:13:34+01:002018-02-05T12:50:29+00:00Consultation outcome: Fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gas) regulations: introducing civil penaltiesSeeking views on changing how the EU Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations are enforced in England and Scotland and marine areas.<p><em>Updated:</em> A correction has been made to the final sentence of paragraph 31 in the "Summary of responses". The original sentence stated “Where an appeal is made to the Sheriff Court, the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service will determine the manner of such an appeal and the corresponding fee”. This sentence has been amended to say “Where an appeal is made to the Sheriff, court rules will determine the procedure to be followed and the corresponding fee”.
</p><div class="govspeak"><p>We want to know what you think about our proposals to change the way <abbr title="Fluorinated greenhouse gas">F-gas</abbr> regulations are enforced by introducing civil penalties. These changes would apply to England, Scotland and offshore marine areas.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3504592017-02-07T12:53:22+00:002018-02-02T12:57:32+00:00Consultation outcome: Fixing our broken housing market: consultationConsultation on changes to planning policy and legislation in relation to planning for housing, sustainable development and the environment.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added government response to question 5 (local authority development – effect of planning permission).</p><div class="govspeak"><p>As part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fixing-our-broken-housing-market">housing white paper</a>, we are also consulting on changes to planning policy and legislation in relation to planning for housing, sustainable development and the environment.</p>
<p>We are keen to hear from a wide range of interested parties from across the public and private sectors, as well as from the general public.</p>
<div class="call-to-action">
<p>The consultation, including details of how to respond, can be found in the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fixing-our-broken-housing-market">white paper</a>. You can respond online below.</p>
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<div class="call-to-action">
<p><a rel="external" href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/QLLWWSS">Respond online here</a></p>
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</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3707932017-11-10T09:00:07+00:002018-02-02T12:29:26+00:00Consultation outcome: Proposed changes to the prudential framework of capital financeWe are seeking views on proposals to update the guidance on Local Authorities Investments and on Minimum Revenue Provision. <p><em>Updated:</em> Added Summary of consultation responses and government response.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The Prudential System is comprised of 4 statutory codes. The Department for Communities and Local Government is responsible for preparing the guidance on Local Authority Investments and the guidance on Minimum Revenue Provision.</p>
<p>Over the past years the regulatory and economic environment has changed significantly and led the sector to consider more innovative types of investment activity. The government has also monitored changes in the practices used for calculating Minimum Revenue Provision.</p>
<p>As a result the government proposes to update the guidance as part of the more general update of the statutory codes comprising the prudential framework.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3170502016-01-04T00:00:00+00:002018-02-02T10:53:33+00:00Consultation outcome: Communications for people who are deaf or have hearing loss: market reviewThis call for evidence seeks to assess the communication provision for people who are deaf, deafblind or have hearing loss in the UK.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added BSL videos of the government's response.</p><div class="govspeak"><p><abbr title="Department for Work and Pensions">DWP</abbr> is leading a review of the market for British Sign Language (<abbr title="British Sign Language">BSL</abbr>) and communication support for people who are deaf, deafblind or have a hearing loss. We are working in collaboration with other government departments, support organisations and the communications and language profession.</p>
<p>This call for evidence supports the review by:</p>
<ul>
<li>seeking to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the market</li>
<li>identifying factors that may affect future provision of these services</li>
</ul>
<p>Watch a <abbr title="British Sign Language">BSL</abbr> video of the consultation.</p>
<p><a rel="external" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsxKQLgxvPg&amp;feature=youtu.be">Market review of British Sign Language and communications provision </a></p>
<h2 id="related-call-for-evidence">Related call for evidence</h2>
<p>We have also published a call for evidence seeking to clarify the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/communications-for-people-who-are-deaf-or-have-hearing-loss-communications-support-work">role of communications support workers in supporting people who are deaf or have hearing loss</a>. That call for evidence closed on 10 March 2016.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3516932017-02-27T14:00:06+00:002018-02-02T09:30:17+00:00Consultation outcome: Transposition of the Insurance Distribution DirectiveSeeking views on the government’s proposals for implementing the Insurance Distribution Directive (2016/97/EU).<p><em>Updated:</em> Updated outcome summary with details regarding the transposition of the Insurance Distribution Directive</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) entered into force on 23 February 2016, and must be transposed into national law by 23 February 2018. On 23 June, the EU referendum took place and the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Until exit negotiations are concluded, the UK remains a full member of the European Union and all the rights and obligations of EU membership remain in force. During this period the Government will continue to negotiate, implement and apply EU legislation. The outcome of these negotiations will determine what arrangements apply in relation to EU legislation in future once the UK has left the EU. In line with this policy the government intends to transpose and implement IDD to schedule.</p>
<p>IDD replaces the Insurance Mediation Directive (IMD) which introduced specific minimum standards for the mediation of insurance contracts (principally brokering). IDD extends these minimum standards to cover the direct sale of insurance products by insurers, as well as seeking to more broadly improve consumer protection.</p>
<p>This consultation document sets out the government’s intended approach to transposing IDD into UK law, and views are invited on these proposals. As IDD is a minimum harmonising directive the government has the option of introducing additional provisions or bringing additional activities into the scope of regulation as appropriate for the UK market. Where the government has done this previously, this consultation invites comment from respondents on the appropriateness of continuing to do so.</p>
<p>The government also invites comments on proposed legislative changes to implement IDD and give effect to the government’s proposals.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3636232017-07-28T08:47:30+01:002018-02-02T09:13:39+00:00Consultation outcome: Regulating Network Rail: overall framework for control period 6Seeks views on how Network Rail will be regulated in railway control period 6.<p><em>Updated:</em> Consultation outcome published.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The Office of Rail and Road (<abbr title="Office of Rail and Road">ORR</abbr>) is consulting on how we propose to regulate Network Rail in railway control period 6 (<abbr title="Control Period 6">CP6</abbr>). Our aim is to:</p>
<ul>
<li>put an increasing focus on regulating each of Network Rail’s route businesses</li>
<li>encourage closer working between Network Rail and operators</li>
<li>make greater use of comparison between routes</li>
<li>strengthen our regulation of Network Rail’s system operator function</li>
</ul>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3680102017-09-28T16:54:05+01:002018-02-02T09:13:32+00:00Consultation outcome: HS1 Limited: 2019 periodic reviewSeeks views on the approach and timetable fo the the 2019 period review of HS1 Limited.<p><em>Updated:</em> Consultation outcome published.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The consultation includes the:</p>
<ul>
<li>approach to the periodic review</li>
<li>proposed timetable</li>
<li>inputs required</li>
<li>major issues to focus on</li>
</ul>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3769082018-02-02T09:00:06+00:002018-02-02T09:00:06+00:00Closed consultation: UK SMI V 53: Screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infectionThis consultation asks for comments in relation to V 53: Screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infection. <div class="govspeak"><p>Public Health England has opened a consultation this week in joint partnership with <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-standards-for-microbiology-investigations-smi-quality-and-consistency-in-clinical-laboratories">professional organisations</a>.</p>
<p>This consultation asks for feedback in relation to the Standards for Microbiology Investigations V 53: Screening and monitoring for hepatitis E infection.</p>
<p>We have refined the process so that UK SMI users can comment more easily if they see no requirement for amendments to the document out for consultation.</p>
<p>This information is as important to the consultation process as comments.</p>
<p><a rel="external" href="https://surveys.phe.org.uk/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=n6KH453K2">Use this form to provide comments or amendments for V 53</a></p>
<p><a rel="external" href="https://surveys.phe.org.uk/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=n6KH454K2">Use this form if you have no amendments for V 53</a></p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3159952015-12-18T00:00:00+00:002018-02-01T10:14:29+00:00Consultation outcome: Strengthening enforcement in gas and electricity marketsA consultation on proposals to improve and refine Ofgem’s enforcement powers so it is better equipped to protect consumers.<p><em>Updated:</em> Government response published.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>Experience has shown that some of the current provisions in gas and electricity legislation do not work as well as originally intended, restricting Ofgem’s ability to regulate as effectively as it might. This paper sets out proposals to refine Ofgem’s powers so it is better equipped to investigate possible non-compliance and take action to protect consumers.</p>
<p>The proposed measures are:</p>
<ul>
<li>New time limits for compliance orders so Ofgem has more time to complete investigations and can make better use of these orders.</li>
<li>Wider powers to request information from businesses so it can establish whether they are committing an offence by supplying gas or electricity without a licence.</li>
<li>A broader statutory ability for Ofgem to require licensed businesses to engage skilled persons who will investigate and report on compliance-related matters on its behalf.</li>
<li>A flexible new power for Ofgem to investigate market abuse by allowing it to remove documents from premises and sift these elsewhere to establish whether they are relevant to the investigation and a new gateway for the Competition and Markets Authority to disclose relevant information to Ofgem.</li>
<li>A new ability for Ofgem to impose penalties on businesses with little or no turnover so it has an effective deterrent to use in such cases.</li>
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</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3539632017-03-31T09:31:46+01:002018-02-01T09:30:24+00:00Consultation outcome: Availability of gluten-free foods on NHS prescriptionWe are seeking views on proposals on whether to make changes to the availability of gluten-free foods that are prescribed on the NHS.<p><em>Updated:</em> Page updated with consultation outcome, impact assessment and equality impact assessment.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>Gluten-free (<abbr title="gluten free">GF</abbr>) foods are available on prescription to patients diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, and have been since the late 1960s when their availability was extremely limited.</p>
<p>A wide range of <abbr title="gluten free">GF</abbr> foods is now readily available in supermarkets and other food outlets, meaning that the ability of patients to obtain these foods without a prescription has greatly increased.</p>
<p>Our consultation proposes options for restricting the availability of <abbr title="gluten free">GF</abbr> products on NHS prescription. We would value your views to help inform our work.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3676502017-10-02T09:00:19+01:002018-02-01T09:10:06+00:00Consultation outcome: Consultation on statutory guidance on Single Source Cost StandardsWe are seeking external stakeholders’ views on changes to the SSRO’s statutory guidance on Single Source Cost Standards<p><em>Updated:</em> Response to consultation published</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The Defence Reform Act 2014 makes the Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) responsible for issuing statutory guidance on Allowable Costs, which contractors and the Ministry of Defence must have regard to when determining whether costs are Allowable in single source qualifying defence contracts.</p>
<p>The guidance was last updated on 1 July 2016. In April 2017 the SSRO commenced a review of the guidance, issuing working papers on three priority topics to relevant stakeholders for review. Responses were received from 13 stakeholders and their views are summarised in a supporting document.</p>
<p>The SSRO is now consulting publicly on proposed revisions to the guidance. A map that sets out the changes from the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/single-source-cost-standards-statutory-guidance-on-allowable-costs-july-2016">current guidance</a> to the revised guidance has been provided to help readers to understand the proposals.</p>
<p>This consultation is open to anyone with an interest in the SSRO’s two statutory aims: through carrying out its functions, the SSRO aims to ensure that good value for money is obtained in government expenditure on qualifying defence contracts and that parties to these contracts are paid a fair and reasonable price. We welcome comments from individuals or organisations with a particular interest in defence (non-competitive) procurement or cost accounting.</p>
<p>The consultation will close on Friday 24 November 2017. Responses can be by letter or using the consultation form, in hard copy or electronic form. A proposed timetable for publishing final guidance and specific consultation questions is included in section 6 and 7 of the stakeholder response document.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3331632016-07-11T08:45:00+01:002018-02-01T08:51:53+00:00Consultation outcome: Updating 'In service exhaust emission standards for road vehicles'Seeks views on a proposed update of the 'In-service exhaust emission standards for road vehicles'.<p><em>Updated:</em> The 19th edition of the 'In service exhaust emission standards for road vehicles' has now been published.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The In service exhaust emission standards for road vehicles booklet is used by garages undertaking MOT tests and provides model specific data on emissions performance of most vehicles within scope of the MOT test.</p>
<p>The nineteenth edition takes into account new vehicle models that have come onto the market since publication of eighteenth edition and make corrections to earlier data provided by manufacturers.</p>
<p>The changes are contained in the new draft annex to the booklet, which sets emissions limits for petrol cars and light commercial vehicles equipped with advanced emissions control systems, during MOT.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3739612017-12-19T14:39:51+00:002018-01-31T13:48:50+00:00Consultation outcome: Provisional police grant report: 2018 to 2019We are seeking views on the provisional police grant report for England and Wales.<p><em>Updated:</em> Police grant report published. </p><div class="govspeak"><p>This provisional report sets out the aggregate amount of grants proposed for the police in England and Wales for 2018 to 2019. It also includes the proposed amount of grant for each local policing body.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3692622017-10-19T09:01:23+01:002018-01-30T12:00:47+00:00Consultation outcome: Designation of a body to perform the assessment functions for higher education in EnglandWe invite views on the suitability of the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Quality Body.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added government response.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>We’re seeking views on the suitability of Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Quality Body.</p>
<p>We’re also holding separate consultations on related subjects:</p>
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<li><a rel="external" href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/higher-education/higher-education-regulatory-framework">Regulatory Framework</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/higher-education/designated-data-body-for-higher-education-in-engla">Designated Data Body for higher education in England</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/higher-education/degree-awarding-powers-university-title">Degree Awarding Powers/University Title</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/he-landscape-reform/ofs-registration-fees-and-other-fees-stage-2">Registration fees</a></li>
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</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3692612017-10-19T09:01:01+01:002018-01-30T12:00:43+00:00Consultation outcome: Designation of a body for English higher education informationWe invite views on the suitability of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) to fulfil the role of the Designated Data Body.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added government response.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>We are seeking views on the suitability of the Higher Education Statistics Agency (<abbr title="Higher Education Statistics Agency">HESA</abbr>) to fulfil the role of the Designated Data Body.</p>
<p>We are also holding separate consultations on related subjects:</p>
<ul>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/higher-education/higher-education-regulatory-framework">Regulatory Framework</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/higher-education/designated-quality-body-for-higher-education-in-en">Designated Quality Body for higher education in England</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/higher-education/degree-awarding-powers-university-title">Degree Awarding Powers/University Title</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://consult.education.gov.uk/he-landscape-reform/ofs-registration-fees-and-other-fees-stage-2">Registration fees</a></li>
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</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3569422017-09-05T09:33:40+01:002018-01-29T18:07:44+00:00Consultation outcome: The Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive: further proposed amendmentsWe're seeking views on a range of proposed changes to the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme.<p><em>Updated:</em> Government response to first part of consultation, Eligible heat uses, published</p><div class="govspeak"><p>This consultation covers proposals relating to eligible heat uses, very large plant, multiple installations, rules relating to biomethane plant as well as a range of other cross cutting scheme issues.</p>
<p>The Non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) was introduced to bridge the gap between the cost of renewable heating systems and conventional alternatives. It is open to business, public sector and non-profit organisations.</p>
<p>The government is keen to ensure that the Non-domestic RHI continues to contribute to both our decarbonisation targets and to the UK’s renewable energy target whilst ensuring that the scheme offers good value for money.</p>
<p>We made a commitment in the response to the 2016 consultation <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-renewable-heat-incentive-a-reformed-and-refocused-scheme">The Renewable Heat Incentive: A reformed and refocused scheme</a> to undertake further detailed work on eligible heat uses and to consult on subsidy limits for very large plant. The proposals on these issues are set out in this consultation.</p>
<p>There are also some additional proposals on multiple installations, proposals relating to biomethane plant and a number of cross-cutting issues such as environmental permitting, replacement plant and the use of estimated data.</p>
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<p>Subject to the content of responses received, we may make policy amendments on this issue ahead of its response to the proposals raised elsewhere in this consultation. This is because we previously asked for evidence on this point in the December 2016 response.</p>
<p>The deadline for responses to all other questions is 31 October 2017.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3652022017-08-31T10:00:39+01:002018-01-29T14:34:38+00:00Consultation outcome: Pension Protection Fund: draft regulations to take account of bridging pensionsThis consultation seeks views on the draft Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 2017.<p><em>Updated:</em> Added a link to the government response to the consultation.</p><div class="govspeak">
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<p>On 17 November 2017 we published the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-pension-protection-fund-compensation-amendment-regulations-2018-technical-consultation">draft Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 2018: technical consultation</a>.</p>
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<p>Bridging pensions allow individuals who retire before reaching State Pension age to be paid a higher rate of pension initially. The bridging pension then reduces when the individual begins to receive their State Pension or reaches an age specified in their pension scheme rules.</p>
<p>The draft Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 would allow the Pension Protection Fund (<abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr>) to take account of bridging pensions by smoothing the amount of <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> compensation over the individual’s lifetime.</p>
<p>This consultation seeks views on:</p>
<ul>
<li>the implications of the government’s preferred option to allow the <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> to take account of bridging pensions by smoothing the amount of <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> compensation over the individual’s lifetime</li>
<li>whether the draft regulations achieve their intended purpose</li>
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<p>We welcome comments from:</p>
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<li>pension scheme trustees, administrators and managers</li>
<li>members of defined benefit occupational pension schemes</li>
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<abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> levy payers</li>
<li>other interested parties</li>
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</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3708922017-11-17T12:00:08+00:002018-01-29T14:34:36+00:00Consultation outcome: Draft Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 2018: technical consultationThis consultation seeks views on the draft Pension Protection Fund (Compensation) (Amendment) Regulations 2018. <p><em>Updated:</em> Added the government response to the consultation.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>Bridging pensions allow members of defined benefit occupational pension schemes who retire before reaching State Pension age to be paid a higher rate of pension initially. The pension then reduces when the member receives their State Pension or from another date specified in their pension scheme rules (the decrease date).</p>
<p>Currently, pensioner members in receipt of a bridging pension at the higher rate when their scheme enters the Pension Protection Fund (<abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr>) receive <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> compensation based on this rate for life. Had the pension scheme not entered the <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr>, the member’s scheme pension payments would have reduced at the decrease date.</p>
<p>Between 31 August and 1 October 2017 the government ran <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pension-protection-fund-draft-regulations-to-take-account-of-bridging-pensions">a consultation which sought views on its preferred approach to address the <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> bridging pensions anomaly</a> by actuarially converting the bridging pension into a flat-rate lifetime equivalent amount (known as smoothing).The vast majority of those who responded to the consultation agreed that the government should legislate to correct the <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> bridging pension anomaly. However, a significant proportion of respondents expressed a preference for the alternative approach set out in the consultation, one based on the rules of the original scheme. After careful consideration of the responses, the government has decided to address the <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> bridging pension anomaly by more closely aligning with the approach that schemes would have taken.</p>
<p>This technical consultation seeks to establish whether the draft regulations achieve the policy intent.</p>
<p>The changes to <abbr title="Pension Protection Fund">PPF</abbr> compensation rules will come into effect in February 2018, subject to Parliamentary procedures.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3703682017-11-07T14:00:01+00:002018-01-29T09:30:01+00:00Consultation outcome: Draft National Employment Savings Trust (Amendment) Order 2018This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme for the benefit of employers and members.<p><em>Updated:</em> Published the government response to this consultation.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>The proposed changes will:</p>
<ul>
<li>allow participating employers to contractually enrol their employees in the National Employment Savings Trust (<abbr title="National Employment Savings Trust">NEST</abbr>) pension scheme</li>
<li>clarify that individuals may join <abbr title="National Employment Savings Trust">NEST</abbr> in the event of a ‘bulk transfer with consent’ and require that any amount must be applied to a member’s account as a result of a bulk transfer</li>
<li>give <abbr title="National Employment Savings Trust">NEST</abbr> Corporation the ability to close members’ pension accounts that have zero funds if certain conditions are met</li>
<li>require <abbr title="National Employment Savings Trust">NEST</abbr> Corporation to carry out research with scheme members and participating employers and their representatives, in connection with the operation, development or amendment of the scheme</li>
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<p>We would particularly welcome responses from:</p>
<ul>
<li>employers and representative organisations</li>
<li>legal advisers</li>
<li>pensions industry bodies and professionals</li>
<li>trustees and scheme managers</li>
<li>other interested stakeholder groups</li>
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</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3642752017-08-08T00:15:05+01:002018-01-29T08:13:46+00:00Consultation outcome: Consultation on the Security of Network and Information Systems DirectiveA consultation on the Government’s plans to implement the Security of Network and Information Systems Directive ("NIS Directive").<p><em>Updated:</em> Government response published.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>As our reliance on technology grows, the impact of failure in those systems and the opportunities for those who would seek to compromise our systems and data increase. Responding to this threat and ensuring the safety and security of cyberspace is an essential requirement for a prosperous UK economy. We need to secure our technology, data and networks in order to keep our businesses, citizens and public services protected.</p>
<p>The European Commission, in cooperation with Member States, have agreed a Directive with the aim of increasing the security of Network and Information Systems (NIS) within the European Union (EU). The Government supports the aims of the Directive and sets out in this consultation the proposed implementation approach in the UK.</p>
<p>The NIS Directive will help make sure UK operators in electricity, transport, water, energy, transport, health and digital infrastructure are prepared to deal with the increasing numbers of cyber threats. It will also cover other threats affecting IT, such as power failures, hardware failures and environmental hazards.</p>
<p>This consultation seeks views from industry, regulators and other interested parties on the Government’s plans to transpose the Directive into UK legislation. It sets out the Government’s proposed transposition approach and asks a series of questions on a range of detailed policy issues relating to transposition.</p>
<p>The consultation covers:</p>
<ul>
<li>The essential essential services the directive needs to cover</li>
<li>The penalties</li>
<li>The competent authorities to regulate and audit specific sectors</li>
<li>The security measures we propose to impose</li>
<li>Timelines for incident reporting</li>
<li>How this affects Digital Service Providers</li>
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<p>You can <a rel="external" href="https://dcms.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NEe6Hc60Kq72ol">respond to the consultation online here</a>, or via the other ways set out in the consultation document.</p>
<p>The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 30 September 2017.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3659622017-09-05T09:00:10+01:002018-01-26T15:24:14+00:00Consultation outcome: Open access restriction at Titchwell Nature Reserve: outcomeFind out about plans to change public access to open access land at Titchwell Nature Reserve in Norfolk.<p><em>Updated:</em> Link to consultation outcome added.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3509042017-02-09T13:00:26+00:002018-01-23T11:57:26+00:00Consultation outcome: Proposals to amend the Land Registration Rules 2003Proposed rule changes will allow the introduction of new digital conveyancing and registration solutions over time.<p><em>Updated:</em> Government response added.</p><div class="govspeak"><p>This consultation proposes some changes to the Land Registration Rules 2003 to allow Land Registry to offer customers digital alternatives to paper conveyancing and registration. Some other amendments will reflect how we have modernised and simplified our services through digital transformation.</p>
<p>Land Registry constantly works to modernise its services. This is not a radical review of the Land Registration Rules 2003 as that would not be appropriate while the Law Commission is reviewing the Land Registration Act 2002 in the Law Commission’s Twelfth Programme of Work.</p>
<p>The proposed rule amendments are the minimum we think are needed pending the outcome of the Law Commission’s work, in order to pursue Land Registry’s Business Strategy.</p>
<p>We are seeking views from Land Registry customers, stakeholders and others with an interest in the property market.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3434332016-11-28T14:00:00+00:002018-01-22T13:38:12+00:00Consultation outcome: Indexation and equalisation of GMP in public service pension schemesSeeking views on how to address the implications of State Pension reforms for guaranteed minimum pensions of public servants below State Pension age.<p><em>Updated:</em> Updated with the consultation response.</p><div class="govspeak">
<p>On 6 April 2016 the government introduced the new State Pension (<abbr title="new State Pension">nSP</abbr>), designed to radically simplify pension provision, while ensuring that pensioners have security in retirement. Among the layers of complexity that are being removed is the Additional State Pension (<abbr title="Additional State Pension">AP</abbr>) – a complex earnings related element of the old state system.</p>
<p>With the removal of the <abbr title="Additional State Pension">AP</abbr> the government needs to consider how public service pension payments for a group of members should be increased in future. Specifically those who have accrued a guaranteed minimum pension (<abbr title="guaranteed minimum pension">GMP</abbr>) and reach State Pension age after 5 December 2018. If the government does not take action, an inequality in the payment of public service pensions between men and women may be introduced.</p>
<p>The government is today publishing a consultation on how best to treat GMPs for affected members of public service pension schemes. The consultation considers various options for addressing the issues of equalisation and indexation of the <abbr title="new State Pension">nSP</abbr> reforms.</p>
<p>The government is separately <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/occupational-pensions-draft-regulations-legislative-review-and-guaranteed-minimum-pensions-equalisation-methodology">consulting</a> on a method by which private sector pension schemes can address the inequalities inherent in private pensions as a result of GMPs. While this consultation may be appropriate for private sector employers, the government does not consider this an appropriate method for public service pension schemes to meet their indexation and equalisation obligations.</p>
<p>Affected members of the public and interested bodies are invited to respond to the consultation. The government will carefully consider the responses before announcing a policy decision.</p>
</div>tag:www.gov.uk,2005:PublicationesquePresenter/3761392018-01-19T16:07:53+00:002018-01-19T16:07:53+00:00Closed consultation: Proposed catch limits for February 2018The following are the proposed catch limits to be set for quota stocks in February 2018.<div class="govspeak"><p>The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) sets monthly catch limits for quota species to ensure the UK stays within the overall limit set by the EU. These limits apply to all under 10 meter vessels and the over 10 meter vessels that are not in a co-operative (Producer Organisation).</p>
<p>Please contact the MMO if you have any comment to make about the suggested catch limits which will be put into force on 1 February 2018.</p>
<p>Comments to be received no later than 8am on Monday 29 January 2018.</p>
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<p>The MMO will regularly consult industry on monthly or other catch limits and will, wherever possible, ensure that any representations are taken into account when setting such limits. The MMO reserve the right to alter catch limits and / or close fisheries without prior notice or consultation in the event that such actions are necessary and expedient for the regulation of sea fishing.</p>
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